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June Events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s June, 2015 calendar of events: Mondays, June 1 and 22 (6:30-8 p.m.) BSA Scholarship Merit Badge – Start and complete the BSA Scholarship Merit Badge at WPPL. Sign up one time for both sessions. Remember to bring your Blue Card and be familiar with requirements. Grades 5-12. Registration begins May 25. Tuesday, June 2 ... Read More »

Westlake Prays

Please distribute the information as you are able. Thank you. WHAT: Several of the churches in the city of Westlake are inviting interested persons of faith and prayer to join together any Thursday evening at 5:45 PM to join in a simple time of prayer for World Peace. Sometimes the daily news seems overwhelming in tragedy, violence and stories of ... Read More »

Summer Day Camp Program!

Kids on the Rise Learning Center, 3550 Crocker Road in Westlake, is excited to announce its Annual Open Enrollment for their Summer Day Camp Program! The Summer Day Camp is an engaging experience for children ages six to twelve in which they will continue to develop cognitively, physically, and spiritually in an enjoyable environment where they are encouraged to explore! ... Read More »

Westlake Seeks Classic Cars for July 4th Parade

Everyone loves a Parade, and this year is no exception.  The City of Westlake will hold its annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday July 4th.  The parade will start at 10:00 AM with motorized units starting at Lee Burneson Middles School on Dover Center Road.  The marching units will assemble at the Westlake Christian Church on Hilliard Blvd.  The ... Read More »

The 46th Annual “Cahoon in June” is June 13

The 46th annual “Cahoon in June” fine crafts, collectibles and antiques event is June 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Cahoon Memorial Park. This year, the Bay Village Historical Society is partnering with BAYarts, which holds its Annual Art and Music Festival on the same day in nearby Huntington Park. The Village Project has also scheduled its “Project Pedal” ... Read More »

LBMS Spanish Students Attain National Recognition

Claudia Vakos’ and Veronica Bozich’s Level I Spanish students from Lee Burneson Middle School earned 11 Gold, 13 Silver and six Bronze medals, along with several honorable mentions, in the 2015 National Spanish Examinations. The exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with 37,530 Spanish I students taking the High School Level I National Spanish Exam. ... Read More »

Bay Village Memorial Day, 2015

Bay Village’s time-honored tradition of remembering those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces was renewed once again Monday morning with observances at the historic Lakeside Cemetery and also at Cahoon Park. Scouts honored the tradition of once again decorating grave markers at the cemetery. Among those interred there are veterans from the Revolutionary War and the War ... Read More »

Tri-C Women in Transition Offers Summer Session in Westlake

Free program brings decades of success educating women seeking a fresh start WESTLAKE — The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will launch its first summer session at Corporate College West on June 16. The free program uses education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. Participants build confidence and self-esteem through classes on personal ... Read More »

Westlake Schools Administrator Headed for a Homecoming

Westlake City Schools Director of Human Resources Anne Pyros submitted her resignation to the Board of Education in anticipation of a move that will take her back to the school district where she began her career and where she will serve as Associate Superintendent. “My first position in education was with North Olmsted City Schools,” said Pyros. “It has always ... Read More »

LBMS Students Participate in National Chemistry Contest

Six Lee Burneson Middle School students qualified for the “You Be The Chemist” challenge, an interactive academic competition that engages students in learning about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries and laboratory safety. The students qualified for the competition by taking a written exam. All eighth-grade students participated in the exam with Abby Rence, Albert Zhou, Claire Brewer, Joseph Kneisel, Maisy ... Read More »